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Monday, September 8, 2014

In honor of National Suicide Prevention Week: Hope After Suicide by Wendy Parmley

We all have a story—hidden secrets buried in dark and rocky earth.
Our task is to unearth—to release the pain and discover the good, discover the
healing, discover the love. Uncovering the darkness makes space for the light.

After her mother took her
own life, Wendy Parmley learned firsthand the heartache, despair, and
loneliness that accompanies losing a loved one to suicide. At one point she
even contemplated taking her own life as well. In this uplifting true
narrative, you too can discover how to:

Forgive
yourself and others

Open
your heart

Seek
help when you need it

Draw
closer to the divine

Embrace the light and
learn how to heal your soul and overcome loss as you read this touching and
tender account of a woman opening her heart years after her mother’s suicide.

Purchase Hope After
Suicide: One Woman’s Journey from Darkness to Light at:

This week is National Suicide Prevention Week. It's a cause that needs attention and support. In honor of National Suicide Prevention Week, I am reviewing this book, "Hope After Suicide". This is Wendy Parmley's story of survival after her mother violently took her life. She was only 12 years old at the time and the oldest of five children in her family- the youngest being just a baby.

It takes courage to share a story such as this. There is so much emotion, sadness and trauma that accompanies those left behind when a loved one commits suicide. It's heartbreaking. Wendy's account will take you through her thoughts and feelings as a young girl and as a grown woman as she attempts to seek help and healing. Books such as this are important. They help bring awareness, compassion and education to everyone.

It's so important that we listen to each other and talk about suicide. There are so many people that need our help. We can save lives by listening and talking. We can save lives by knowing the warning signs and educating ourselves. There is help. There is hope. Let's take care of each other by providing that hope and help. If you are feeling hopeless, please talk to someone.

Wendy Parmleysuffered a disabling bike accident in September 2011. Unable
to return to her 20 year nursing career because of the continued effects of her
injuries, Wendy began the slow and painful penning of her angel mother’s story
and Wendy’s healing journey following her mom’s suicide death. Wendy’s
mom took her own life when just 31 years old, leaving behind her husband of
thirteen years and their five young children.

Wendy has long advocated
for suicide prevention and has participated on various professional and
community based groups dedicated to that end. She also recognizes the
need to unashamedly support those who must continue to live in the painful
aftermath of a loved one’s suicide and passionately lends her voice to that
cause.

Prior to her bike
accident, Wendy worked in nursing leadership for 14 years, earning her MBA
degree from BrighamYoungUniversity
in 2007. Despite her continued limitations, Wendy is grateful to spend
more time with the love of her life, her husband Mark. She is ever grateful
for his support and the support of their three married sons and their wives,
their amazing daughter, and their beautiful two grandchildren who fill their
life with sunshine.